Chapter 0558

As the towel brushed against my neck, it no longer felt as cool as before. Maybe it had absorbed my body heat, or perhaps Nicholas' hands were even hotter than my feverish skin.

His Adam's apple bobbed visibly, the sound of him swallowing echoing in the quiet room. When he spoke again, his voice was hoarse.

"Let me wipe you down. You'll feel more comfortable without all the sweat sticking to you."

He gently tugged at my collar. A faint blush spread across his cheeks as he caught a glimpse of my skin. He immediately tilted his head back and closed his eyes. His lashes quivered lightly as if he was struggling more than I was.

The sunlight streaming in bathed him. It cast a glow on his faintly red ears, making them appear almost translucent. For a moment, it wasn't just him who felt their heart stir.

"Nicholas!" I weakly pushed his hand away, my voice more like an after-sex breathless complaint than a firm protest.

His chest heaved, and his breathing grew heavier. He opened his eyes, shooting me a warning look.

your own good. If you really don't want me touching you, get better faster. Otherwise, you'll have no choice but to let me

the past, his movements became almost reluctant to stop. If it

words were undeniably shameless. But when I caught the flicker of unease and embarrassment in his usually inscrutable dark eyes, I found myself unable to

But no matter how hard I

himself. After finishing with my back, he quickly retreated to the bathroom.

with a calm demeanor, while my flushed face betrayed the

the injection, the doctor hesitated

Hawk, when the patient is unwell, it's best to exercise restraint. Even though body temperature may rise during a

vague words were unmistakable for anyone familiar with such matters. Nicholas' face darkened instantly as he snapped, 'Do I look like that kind of beast

made a hasty exit, leaving the air between us charged

us. Ambiguity was an emotion born from mutual affection and unspoken desires. But between Nicholas and me, what fantasies

to rationalize it. If it were someone like Pete in his place, would I have allowed him

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